International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA has assigned airport code WSI to the new Western Sydney International Airport, as the facility prepares to enter service by late-2026.

ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker and IATA VP North America Doug Lavin discuss changes that could make buying an air ticket more complicated and more expensive.

The FAA’s phased upgrade aligns with voluntary delays put in place by wireless companies.

Mexico’s government has extended a deadline to cease all-cargo operations at Mexico City Juarez International airport (MEX).

IATA has predicted a further decline in cargo volumes in 2023 to -5.6% compared to 2019.

IATA is concerned about a timeline the Mexican government has put forward to cut dedicated cargo operations from Mexico City Juarez International airport (MEX).

When IATA launched its New Distribution Capability (NDC) in 2012, it was heralded as a way for airlines to take greater control of their products.

Post-COVID, airlines are restarting investment in IATA’s New Distribution Channel.

Airlines and fuel producers await clarity from European governments after SAF talks ended without final agreement in late 2022.

Airlines wanting to build back up their activities to and from China face some significant hurdles.

Despite the return of passengers, the industry faces an aircraft shortage and manufacturers will delay delivery targets, Avolon predicts.

Individual countries are free to decide whether or not to impose the requirements.

The carrier has cautioned that failure to repatriate funds from Malawi will lead to the suspension of operations to the southeast African nation.

IATA continues to call on governments to put into place large-scale incentives to rapidly expand the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

IATA Director General Willie Walsh says the chances of mergers or acquisitions materializing is low because airlines still need to repair their balance sheets.

IATA is look for a new senior vice president to handle the environment and sustainability brief after Sebastian Mikosz left the organization.

Even where profits are returning, they are “razor thin,” while costs are rising significantly.

IATA and A4E have urged EU transport ministers to agree to recommendations for European ATM performance to be reviewed by an independent regulator.

IATA has set up a sustainable finance task force to come up with metrics guidance specific to the airline sector by the end of 2022.

The European Parliament has approved the introduction of a 75/25 slot rule for winter 2022/23, ahead of returning to the standard 80/20 ‘use it or lose it’ rule in summer 2023.

Cathay Pacific said the move will provide a big boost to its network rebuild effort.

Cathay Pacific continues to struggle as arriving passengers are still required to quarantine for three days.

The association is sticking to its assessment that traffic globally should return to 2019 levels by 2024.

Airlines are more likely to add frequencies or restart routes as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

IATA has seen a “halo effect” from the COVID-19 pandemic on its New Distribution Capability (NDC) system for airline bookings that it hopes will help accelerate uptake.